Sep 2017

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Aug 2017

Back by popular demand, the Chili Cook-Off attracts 500+ attendees looking to shock their taste buds and support a great cause. Join us in creating an unforgettable evening of good eats and red-hot competition!

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Aug 2017

We may be heading into the final stretch of summer, but the Chicago studio is still in the midst of preparing for some great summer festivals. To prepare we've been screenprinting t-shirts and tote bags, as well as designing and making buttons. Chicago studio artists Jean Wilson and Alex Scott created the new screenprint designs.

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Aug 2017

Rebecca Kubica is a diligent and imaginative artist who uses her art to forge deeper connections to stories that are meaningful to her. These stories are largely told through film because of this it is impossible to be fully immersed in something contain on a screen. Becky wants to fully participate in these stories, to forge alliances and friendships with the protagonist and so she uses her art-making practice as a way to build these connections.

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Aug 2017

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Aug 2017

On Saturday, July 8th, the North Shore studio held our annual Awards Show. Per the artists’ request, this year’s event was moved from winter to summer so we could enjoy a warm, breezy evening together. Our gallery was full of new work, featuring one piece from each of our current artists. Dinner was provided by Il Forno with support from LuAnn Hamel and artist Ted Hamel. Desserts were generously donated by Sweet Ali’s Bakery.Our friends at Granite City Brewery brought us two delicious varieties of beer to enjoy.

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Aug 2017

For the third consecutive year, The Arts of Life has received a grant from the Leo S Guthman Fund to host 2-4 Chicago Youth as Studio Assistants for a Summer Employment Program. This year, It has been our pleasure to work with Alysa Chiovatero and Sheila Cox at the North Shore! “The Leo S. Guthman Fund is a private family foundation which aims to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities.